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Freehand Chicago

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco hotel near Chinese Consulate

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Cocktail bar
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Interior
Cocktail bar
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

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19 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Water Tower Place
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Merchandise Mart
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Private Quad

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Private Female Quad

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Bed in Shared Quad Dorm

7.8 out of 10
Good
(61 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Queen Room (Private)

Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Room

King

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Private Quadruple Room, 4 Twin Beds

Premium Private Quad

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Bed in Shared Quad Female Dorm

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Queen Room (Private)

Premium Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Chicago

Central Chicago getaway .You'll be steps from Chinese Consulate and within a 10-minute walk of Holy Name Cathedral with a stay at this Downtown Chicago hotel. Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s and Northwestern Memorial Hospital are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Water Tower Place - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Merchandise Mart - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 2 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 14 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eataly - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bally's Casino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Weber Grill Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Freehand Chicago

4-star Art Deco hotel near Chinese Consulate
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Freehand Chicago. For a fee, parking is available.

This Art Deco Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 217 guestrooms or units
  • 17 levels
  • Built in 1927
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Freehand Chicago offers 217 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 49 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booking the Standard Shared Dormitory rooms are only booking 1 bed per person, per night.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 49 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 60611, 60611, Hotel License

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Freehand Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1095 out of 2408 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 606 out of 2408 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 321 out of 2408 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 173 out of 2408 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 213 out of 2408 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JANA, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love staying at Freehand Chicago! Perfect location, great food and late night DJ hangs with a cool Photo Booth that is always fun. The staff is awesome. The ONLY issue is the elevators are often out or very very sloooooooow.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo, Moline

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith, MINNEAPOLIS

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyasha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, property was clean and the staff was awesome! Will be back for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a clean, fun stay! Always love it here in Chicago!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nonce Selfi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The great place to stayed if you are traveling alone
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Domani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here! I chose a shared female quad, and my roommates were awesome! I’ve never stayed in a hostel type setting but I would absolutely stay at the Freehand again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very good spot to get around the city since the red line is right around the corner I had no issues either
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eder

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good prices
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
There was nothing sweet about this King suite. The building is cool. The atmosphere is cool. I travel all the time. When I see King suite the first thing that comes to mind is space. This suite is smaller than my bedroom at home. Check in was as easy as showing an id and getting my room key. Checkout was nothing more than handing my keys back. That is my only interaction with staff. They seemed indifferent to our presence. This was booked for a special night away for my wife and I and I was pretty disappointed when I opened the door and saw the room. The bathroom was small but looked clean. We didn't use the shower. The room safe works but anyone that pushes 000000 can access the contents of the safe. I learned this when the code didn't work and I couldn't get my items out. The room we were given was on the exterior wall of the building next to a parking garage. We listened to car alarms going off all night. Their blackout curtains work if you remembered to bring something to clip them together with because they're not installed on the curtain rod correctly. I chose this hotel because it had 8/10 rating. I can only assume the people leaving those high reviews were comp'd rooms or are friends with the owner. We made the best out of it and still enjoyed our trip but I would not recommend this place to anyone. I really hoped to leave a good review but I'm just not able to.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaydon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional price for the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was old but very charming and well maintained for its age. I had a stuck door which the staff came almost immediately to fix and I was very satisfied with that. People were courteous and nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jingyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a very good spot in downtown where everything that I wanted to do was walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Simon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angelika

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room didn't have air conditioning. The place didn't feel safe since we arrived. We called the desk on the phone, but no one answered. We had to go down to the lobby at 3 a.m. to report that the air conditioning wasn't working. They told us they couldn't change our room and that they would give us a fan. When the maintenance guy came up to check the air conditioning, he was rude and told us the air conditioning was old and wouldn't cool us. The room was about 80 degrees. I don't recommend it. The worst experience I've ever had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Musa Yigit

Disliked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the middle of everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was a fun experience. Very like a hostel in Europe. I had my elderly mother and my teen daughter with me, so we booked a private quad. The a/c wasn't super high powered but it was almost comfortable. The beds were fairly comfortable, but the outlets didn't all work and the curtains were stained. But the bedding was clean. We didn't use the shower but the bathroom was clean. The elevators were slow but everyone was
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Muhammad Umair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Overall, it was a good stay. However, the room size was not adequate, and essential amenities such as a hair dryer, toothpaste, and a fridge were not provided. The staff was really nice and professional
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

miles

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
My stay at Freehand Chicago was better than expected! For the price of a queen bedroom, I wasn’t expecting much quality, I expected a room I can safely sleep in, and that’s what I got. It was definitely a small living space, and it has its ups and downs. The bed was comfortable, the room was tidy, and it felt secure. The downsides were the curtains and mattress were stained, the sink leaked, the fan in the bathroom did not work, and the shower seemed to have mold. The property itself is in an amazing location with many shopping centers and food within 20 minute walk. Parking was a not even a block away, but it was $50 a night which was a little pricey. The gym was quite small, with dumbbells that go to 50lbs, 2 peleton bikes, and a treadmill. They don’t have an ice machine, but you can go to the bar and they will give a bucket of ice for free. Overall good experience with decent quality, and for the price, the location is unbeatable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025